27 Best Outdoorsy Gifts Heading Into 2024

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Gifts for Campers and Hikers and Backyard Lovers

Here are all our favorite gifts for hikers and campers for the 2023 giving season!

We all love someone who lives for a breathtaking sunset, a crackling fire in the fire pit, and the promise of a warm and comfy sleeping bag to slip into.

Camping and hiking are fun ways to spend time outdoors with the ones you love, but they also require gear that will keep your family and friends comfortable and safe while away from home.

Here are our top gift ideas for people who love to hike and camp.

With nearly 20 years of outdoor adventure travel with kids and teens, we know a thing or two about essential camp gear that makes sense and packs light.

When you’re looking for the best outdoorsy gifts for Christmas, birthday, or just because, these 27 groovy hiking and camping gifts are top shelf in 2023 - 2024!

Outdoorsy Gifts at the top of this year’s list

This guide to counts down to the top five hottest gift for outdoor lovers. Which gift for campers and hikers below is top on your list?

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27) Grill Kit with Fire Starter by Wolf and Grizzly

This well designed, grill kit weighs in at a mere 2.2 pounds, rolls up tight, and slides easily into your backpack / daypack.

Made with stainless steel, it holds 30 lbs of food and works well over a charcoal or wood fire. Kit includes a handy fire starter and cleaning tool. A practical gift for your favorite backpacker.

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26) Zen Bivy Sleep System

When it comes to the perfect gift for campers and hikers, look no further.

Skip building your sleep system from scratch.

Snuggle up and sleep tight —without rolling off your mattress — with the Zenbivy Bed + Flex™ Mattress Bundle.

Ideal for those looking for maximum comfort and convenience while camping and available in both down and synthetic.

Made with an integrated sleeping pad sleeve, pillow sleeves, and a roomy double-wide shape.

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RELATED: Rad Rated Sleeping Bag, Pads, and Tents for Family Camping

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25) Neso Grande Sunshade

Another great outdoorsy gift, give your friends or family the gift of added shade at the beach or campsite.

Throw shade up in minutes with this lightweight, portable sun shelter.

The Neso Grande sunshade fits up to 7 people with a quick, easy set-up.

Simply fill the reinforced, durable corner anchors with sand or rocks. The 4-way stretch nylon/Lycra® material provides ideal tension, and offers UPF 50+ sun protection.

Hold up the front end with rustproof aluminum poles that easily fold down like tent poles for storage in the included carrying bag.

We took ours on our dreamy beach vacation to Holbox, Mexico. The Neso Sunshade was small enough to fit in our suitcase—and weighs less than six pounds.

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24) Eno Lounger Camp chair

Nothing beats plopping down around the campfire in the morning with a cup of Joe or in the evening after a long day of hiking or adventure.

Sit back on the beach, at the campsite or the soccer field with the ENO Lounger SL Chair.

These fold up light and tight and even fit in our carry on luggage.

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23) Sackcloth & Ashes Blankets

Bob Dalton was inspired to help homeless folks when his mother ended up living on the streets in 2013. His mother’s journey inspired him to found Sackcloth and Ashes.

For every blanket purchased, this Oregon based company gives a blanket to your local homeless shelter.

In fact, my husband’s organization was gifted a blanket to their 3,000+ employees and spouses, and in turn, gave just as many blankets to local homeless shelters.

Sackcloth & Ashes blankets (like the Coast striped blanket shown here) are sweet outdoorsy gifts that keep on giving.

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22) Hiking Gaiters

For the hiker who hits the trail in any season or weather, these long-lasting Outdoor Research hiking gaiters will do the job right.

Designed in different sizes, this ideal hiker gift keeps snow, ice, rocks and skree out of your boots — never shake out your boots again while you’re on the trail.

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21) Light Hiking Sock

Wick sweat and moisture away while logging miles in the same pair of trusty Smartwool PhD Outdoor Light hiking socks. An essential gift for campers and hikers.

Boasting fun colors and patterns to boot, these are also great around the house on a cold winter’s day.

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Trekking the North Kaibab Trail in the Grand Canyon

20) Trekking Poles

For serious hikers that want to save their knees, trekking poles are worth their weight in gold.

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Logging 52 miles in three days, these uber lightweight hiking poles dispersed the physical work between legs and arms, helping us go further without burning out our leg muscles.

Ranging from $60 to $189, you are sure to find hiking poles just right for your favorite trekker. This hiking gift will last for several years, if not a decade.

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Oru Haven TT Kayak

19) ORIGAMI KAYAK

This durable, origami kayak fits in your car trunk.

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Glide effortlessly in this origami tandem kayak, then fold it up in less than 10 minutes and slip into your car trunk.

The Oru Haven TT Kayak will garner stares off and on the water. Made for two people, we loved this origami kayak.

Oru offers Eight Folding Kayaks, Eight Ways to Adventure

Fly it, store it, and share it. With many models and options for one or two people, Oru kayaks fold from box to boat in under 15 minutes.

Made to withstand 20,000 fold cycles, they fold from a single, seamless sheet of 5 mm double-layered polypropyl.

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18) Fire Gloves and Fire Starter

Fire protection gloves for campfire building or cooking, this for the guy or gal who loves to tend the fire.

Throw in some all-natural fire starter, and these babies will be used year-round.

A budget-friendly outdoorsy gift.

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17. GSI Two Burner Camp Stove

Let’s break it down quick.

Two 10,000 BTU burners with separate controls for simmering or speedy cooking make the small GSI Outdoors Selkirk 460 2-burner stove ideal for families who love the great outdoors.

We used this one on our recent Glacier National Park road trip in a campervan and it got the job done right. An ideal camping gift.

Looking for a camp stove that runs on wood and biomass only? Learn about the Solo Stove Campfire Camp Stove.

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One of the best backpacker gift ideas - the Jet Boil system

16. Jet Boil for Camp cooking

Your go to for quick boiling water and more, this will become a mainstay in your camp kitchen and packs light for hiking trips.

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For big families, a Jet Boil system is a great partner to your two-burner camp stove like above. Multi-task and cook up breakfast and dinner faster.

The complete Jetboil Genesis Basecamp System Camp Stove is a nice backpacking gift that will make for one happy camper.

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15) The Blanket Shirt for him or her

THE coziest shirt ever made, made for travelers and outdoorsy people.

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OUTERKNOWN’s beloved plaid shirt for guys and girls, for all seasons – quality that feels so damn good every time you throw it on.

Crafted from a lofty organic cotton twill with buttons made from nuts, it's sturdy yet incredibly soft and breathable.

With a loose fit, this high quality blanket shirt is deal for layering on chilly nights or mornings.

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Rugged Road Coolers are half the cost and half the weight of other coolers on the market.

14) Rugged Road Cooler

Our go-to cooler, the V2 is lighter, stronger, and much cheaper than a Yeti.

This Rugged Road 65 V2 cooler is just plain tough to beat and it’s 20% OFF on CYBER MONDAY.

Here’s why it’s now our go-to cooler:

• Ultralight — less than half the weight of the competition!

• Holds 9.92 gallons or 55lbs. of ice

• Outside Dimensions: 18" wide x 27" long x 15.5" tall

• Internal Dimensions: 12.5" wide x 20.5" long x 10" tall

• Patented Titan Shell™ construction

• 7+ days of ice retention—top 1% performance

• Cavernous storage space holds 65 12-oz. cans

• Floats upright so you can use it in water

• Multi-purpose, reversible lid with cup holders and cutting board

• “Double-Up” Handle System

• “Get a Grip” Non-Slip Surface

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A cast iron skillet is a long lasting outdoorsy gift

13) Cast Iron Skillet

Say hello to the 12” Cast Iron Skillet you won’t want to go without.

Made by Barebones*, this skillet comes with a comfortable grip handle, dual pour spouts, and iconic heat dispensing technology.

Throw that entire package of bacon in the hot skillet all at once and watch your people slip out of their tents one by one.

Fabulous, practical gifts for campers and hikers.

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12. Inflatable Floating Lanterns

Collapsible, waterproof, and lightweight (4 oz.) camping gift, this solar powered, floatable lantern is a cheap hiking gift.

LUCI easily attaches to your backpack to charge up while you’re hiking in the sun.

Looking for head lamps instead? Try these.

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11) Katadyn Vario Dual Technology MicroFilter

Katadyn's lightweight Vario Dual Technology MicroFilter adjusts for dirty water or normal water conditions, so you get the cleanest, freshest water possible no matter where you are on the trail.

A stellar backpacking gift. With a simple turn, the ceramic prefilter is able to pump out of a muddy lake. After a challenging hike, this Katadyn water filter's dual piston pump works smoothly and quickly—pumping out up to 2-liters per minute.

The Vario Dual Technology Filter removes waterborne bacteria so you can drink safely on your camping and backpacking trips.

Bonus: Attach Katadyn's adaptor base straight to your standard Nalgene water bottle opening, or you can use the output hose for larger water containers.

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Top 10 Outdoorsy Gifts for 2023 - 2024

Wearing my Garmin InReach Mini 2 on the Zirkel Circle — one of the best outdoor gifts for 2023

10) Top Gift Idea for Hikers

Because safety matters.

The Garmin inReach Mini 2 at REI is an unbelievable $100 OFF! thru Nov. 27, 2023. Weighing just 3.5 oz., this compact satellite communicator adds peace of mind for you and loved ones back home, without adding weight to your pack.

Includes 2-way messaging, map sharing / tracking and SOS capabilities — perfect for long periods of time off the grid.

Even when you follow all of the best protocol for hiking, it’s nice to know you can be found.

Looking for connection and communication between vehicles when overlanding or traveling without cell service? Midland Radio has the right two way radios for you and your friends.

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The Nano Puff jacket is a great gift for campers and hikers for 3 seasons of wear

9) Patagonia Nano puff or pullover fleece

This lightweight layering piece will become a favorite 3-season staple.

The Patagonia Nano Puff Insulated Jacket is great for mountain vacays, calorie-burning winter hiking or snow shoeing, and throwing on for weekend soccer games in spring and fall.

Layering pieces are ideal when the sun goes down over your campsite or the hiking trail.

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8) Award winning Aeropress Coffee Press

A sensible, inexpensive gifts for campers and hikers, this is one of the best additions to a camp kitchen, and a great way to brew coffee by the cup.

With Aeropress, coffee is steeped for 10–50 seconds and then pushed through a filter by pressing the plunger through the tube.

Weighing only 11.5 ounces, this is a great backpacker gift idea too.

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7) Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2 speakers

You’ll take this little gems camping, hiking, and everywhere in between.

Pair two of these wireless Bluetooth speakers for mind-blowing 360 degree sound. Boasts a 13 hour battery life, making it a fabulous camping gift.

Waterproof, dust proof, plus it floats — making this one of our favorite gifts ever! Also comes in black, grey, peach and red.

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6) Warby Parker sunglasses

Affordable eyewear that leaves you happy and good-looking, with money left in your wallet.

Glasses, prescription sunglasses, and contacts—Warby Parker has got your eyes covered.

With their stellar in-app try-on feature, treat your favorite outdoorsy person to some trendy eyewear this year.

Looking for cheap polarized hiking sunglasses? Goodr Sunglasses start at $25 at REI.

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See why we loved this XL Isle paddle board during spring break in Orange County

5) ISLE Inflatable Paddleboard

The Pioneer inflatable SUP is Isle’s best-selling, super stable, lightweight and extremely durable paddle board.

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This SUP in hot new colors is built for all sorts of activities (paddling, yoga, or fishing) and skill levels ranging from beginner to advanced.

By far one of the best outdoorsy gifts of 2024, this board will take you out on the water for years to come.

Looking for something to hold the whole crew?

The Isle Megalodon is the perfect board for the whole family on the water. Fit up to 5 people on this 15ft SUP for all day fun on the water.

Winter Travel & Adventure - ISLE’s inflatable paddleboard line includes an iSup travel bag, allowing travelers to easily transport the paddleboard, pump, paddle and accessories to any location. Headed to the Caribbean? Take your paddle board!

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Planes, Trains, and E-Scooters ?

Looking for Alternative Modes of Transportation for you or your older kids?

With the prices of gas skyrocketing, you’ll love the affordable Hiboy S2 Pro Electric Scooter For Commuting.

45% OFF holiday deal! Sale price$392.34 - Regular price$709.99

My 14 year old saved his soccer reffing earnings and now he scooters to school, the soccer field, friends’ houses and more. Boasts a 25 mile long-range, 19 MPH top-speed, three brilliant lights system and more.

Osprey makes outdoor gifts for women and men in all sizes and colors.

4) Osprey Sirrus or Stratos Daypack

When it comes to gift ideas for hikers, Osprey has you covered.

The Osprey Sirrus 24 L pack carried it ALL on a recent, arduous Grand Canyon Rim to Rim hike.

Fantastic padded waist belt, large and small pockets, double sided mesh pockets for carrying extra water, water reservoir pocket, rain cover, and whistle.

But really its the Airspeed suspension system that does it for me. The ventilated tensioned mesh back panel with added adjustability for variations in torso length helps you get that fine-tuned customization fit for your hiking and backpacking needs.

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Backyard Pizza Oven by Ooni is one of the hottest outdoorsy gifts for 2023 - 2024

3) OONI Backyard Pizza Oven

Let’s skip to the good part.

Make fantastic pizza at home in your backyard with Ooni’s tried and true portable pizza ovens.

We own the Ooni Karu 16 Multi-Fuel Pizza Oven and we have not gone out for pizza since. It is THAT good.

This oven churns out wood-fired 16” pizzas in 90 seconds or less to golden Neapolitan perfection. Our kids and friends beg to fire it up weekly.

CYBER MONDAY: 20-30% OFF pizza ovens.

Ooni offers different sizes and fuel styles, so find the right oven for your lifestyle among our award-winning lineup.

PRO TIP: Feeding a crowd? Order 24 Ooni Artisan Dough Balls that can be kept in your freezer until you’re ready to fire up your pizza oven. They’re made with ‘00’ Caputo Pizzeria flour and are the perfect size for making 12″ pizzas.

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Rumpl’s Baja Fade is one of our favorite gifts for campers and hikers

2) Rumpl Everywhere blankets

These cozy lightweight blankets make great outdoor gifts for women.

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Rumpl National Parks Collection of Original Puffy Blankets are a great way to kick off or commemorate any of your National Park Family Vacations.

Your favorite camper will love the outdoorsy Down Puffy Blanket. So lightweight and inviting; they come in 1-person and 2-person snuggle-up sizes.

Rumpl NanoLoft® Flame Blanket is the perfect fireside companion when you and your fam cozy up to the Yukon fire pit below.

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Still one of the best outdoorsy gifts for pyro lovers, Solo Stove Yukon 2.0 will be your last fire pit.

1) Solo Stove 2.0

Innovative, efficient camp stoves and fire pits for camping, backpacking, or the backyard.

Three different sizes of lightweight, portable fire pits in new 2.0 versions.

The best part; you’ll only have to clean it like once a year. It consumes pretty much EVERYTHING.

Fire up the Yukon (pictured here) with the ones you love the most.

They also make the best fire pit accessories on the planet.

RELATED: Solo Stove Yukon Fire Pit Review

No matter your budget, we bet you have your eye on a few outdoor gifts for women or yourself!

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Ultimate Family Camping Gear Essentials Checklist

Family camping. There’s nothing quite like it.

But what if you don't know what to bring and you lack the gear to prove it?

Here’s the Ultimate Family Camping Gear Essentials Checklist as you prepare for your next outdoor adventure with kids and teens.

This packing list covers best sleeping bags, tents, camp kitchen and campsite essentials, clothing and shoes for outdoor recreation, and more.

Looking for outdoorsy gifts for kiddos? Consider Christmas and birthday gifts that encourage kids to get outside, enjoy nature, and be active.

Have questions? We’d love to hear from you!